Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Antioch, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Telemetry (TELE) Nurse position in the healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to adult patients in a telemetry unit, including assessment, monitoring, and intervention for cardiac and other acute conditions. The position emphasizes delivering holistic, patient-centered care in an acute setting with a focus on rhythm interpretation and infusion management.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: CA Registered Nurse (RN) licensure, BLS certification, ACLS certification, graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred, minimum one year of current experience in telemetry, proficiency in rhythm interpretation, experience with cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Lasix, Insulin, Heparin), working knowledge of telemetry systems, ability to read and interpret rhythm strips, and previous clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Accountable for delivering holistic nursing assessments, developing and coordinating patient care plans, and maintaining effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Strong clinical skills in rhythm recognition, infusion management, and electrocardiogram monitoring are essential.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology; excellent communication skills; ability to prioritize patient care and work independently within standardized policies; computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; ability to engage team members, patients, and families in stressful situations; critical thinking skills; understanding of healthcare regulations and privacy standards.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits